A graduate program is a 1-6-year college master's degree program, for someone who already has a bachelor's degree.

An undergraduate program is a 4-year college bachelor's degree program, or a 2-year associate's degree program.

Course load

4 courses/12 credits per semester/trimester

5-7 courses/15-21 credits per semester/trimester

Tuition

$30,000+ at public colleges/universities $40,000+ at private colleges/universities

$3,000 for associates/2-year degree $9,000+ for 4-year degree, state residents at public colleges/universities $23,000+ for 4-year degree, out-of-state residents at public colleges/universities $31,000+ for 4-year degree, private colleges